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In July as the initial lockdown started to ease, we launched a second survey, based on a survey from Healthwatch England, to gather people’s thoughts, feelings and concerns on the pandemic.
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During April and early May 2020 we carried out an online survey asking local people to give us feedback on how the Covid-19 was affecting them. 191 people responded to the survey.
This feedback report highlights some of the themes and issues raised.
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The NHS has announced a new plan and more money to improve support for Long Covid. Find out how the experiences you shared helped make the difference.
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Are you under 18 and need to talk to someone about your worries or concerns? Kooth are holding some free drop in sessions in Widnes where you can chat in confidence to someone about anything worrying you. -
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The North West has one of the highest numbers of registered lung cancer cases in England*. -
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Are you one of the 1800 + people with MS in Liverpool Halton, Knowsley and South Sefton?
Would you like to find out more about the support and information that is available to you locally and also share your ideas and suggestions about new services that could be developed? -
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Report on a joint visit to wards at WarringtonHospital in June 2019 with Healthwatch Warrington.
Involved in the visit were staff and volunteers from Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Warrington -
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Report on a joint visit to wards at Whiston Hospital in May 2019.
Involved in the visit were staff and volunteers from Healthwatch Halton, Healthwatch Knowsley and Healthwatch St Helens. -
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On 22 November and 11 December 2018, members of our Enter & View team visited Warrington and Halton Hospitals Foundation Trust to carry out Enter & View visits to wards A5 and C23 at Warrington Hospital and wards B1 and B3 at Halton Hospital. -
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Report on our visit to Trewan House on 21 November 2018 -
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Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 16 October 2018 -
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Report on our visit to Norton Lodge on 12 September 2018 -
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If you’re removed from your GP practice’s list, you may need to register with another GP practice. -
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When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect. -
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Around 21,000 people in Halton have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. -
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Report on our visit to the Brooker Centre on 25 July 2018 -
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This report focuses on maternity services and the experiences of women from Halton who have given birth in the past 12 -18 months. -
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This report looks at the experiences of people, from across eight local Healthwatch, including Halton, who were more likely to be digitally excluded than the general population in accessing primary care during the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions. -
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During December 2020 and January 2021, a group of Healthwatch volunteers went online and visited all 14 local GP practice websites. -
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This report covers feedback gathered from patients at the two local Urgent Care Centres between July 2017 and January 2018. This was carried out as a follow up to visits to the centres in December 2015. Our aim was to ask patients why they visited the Urgent Care Centres and to find out if the centres were helping to divert people away from the overstretched A&E units. -
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Summary report on drop-in visits to the two Halton Urgent Care Centres carried out between January and August 2019 -
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Patient Feedback report tabled at WHH’s Patient Experience Committee meeting in September 2020 Based on 24 comments received through the #BecauseWeAllCare survey in July -
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This report is based on 142 responses from residents of Halton receiving domiciliary care services to a survey carried out by Healthwatch Halton between November 2015 and February 2016. The report also includes other feedback gathered from members of the public during the project. -
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This is a follow up to the report produced in Dcember 2016 on Home Care services in Halton. -
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Download our latest e-bulletin here filled with local content concerning what support is available, awareness and information of national and local issues. -
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HOPE is a course developed by Macmillan Cancer Support and Coventry University to support you after cancer treatment. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects. -
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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you. -
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On 8 December 2015 we visited Runcorn Urgent Care Centre and spent the day speaking to patients using the centre.
We arrived at 7.15am and stayed at the UCC until close at 10.00pm. -
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On 3 December 2015 we visited Widnes Urgent Care Centre and spent the day speaking to patients using the centre.
We arrived at 7.30am and stayed at the UCC until close at 10.00pm. -
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Do you have good listening and communication skills?
Do you have an interest in and empathy with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants?
Can you provide non-judgemental support and encouragement to people?
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Here's a list of useful information on various independent support organisations to help you find support that's right for you. -
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The Government has today announced plans to open 50 new surgical hubs across England. The hubs aim to deliver almost two million extra routine operations to cut waiting lists over the next three years. -
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Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone. -
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Our latest report, 'The Big Dental Check Up', shows that many people local people continue to struggle to access or afford NHS dental treatment.
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Staff at the University of Bradford want to hear your (and your children’s) views on short-sightedness and the new ways we can manage it.
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As part of the Cheshire and Merseyside pulmonary rehabilitation pathway improvement programme, the Innovation Agency have developed a survey to capture the thoughts and experiences of COPD patients regarding the support they receive for their condition. -
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Trinity Safe Space are looking for dedicated volunteers who can give up to 2 hours a week, for 6 months to support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Borough of Halton. -
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Although most people using the health service are happy with their care and treatment, things can sometimes go wrong. -
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The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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A seasonal booster (autumn booster) of the COVID vaccine can now be booked online. The roll out of the autumn booster is under way; with everyone over 65 years being invited to book an appointment or attend walk in clinics.
